The rest will remain closed. No lunches will be provided, so the council says pupils may wish to bring a packed lunch.

Snow news:

People angry at pavements not being cleared in Oxgangs, Balgreen and Fairmilehead have spoken to the BBC Scotland website.

Scottish Labour have called on the Scottish parliament to investigate what they say is "travel chaos" caused by the snow and ice. Shadow transport minister Charlie Gordon said:

"I want to pay tribute to the brilliant job council staff, rail workers and road maintenance teams are doing during the big freeze. While we are in our beds these guys are out at all hours of the night gritting, ploughing and clearing snow.

"But the snow and ice has been so bad this year that keeping the roads and railways open is like playing against Manchester United with only ten men. This is the second successive winter that we have experienced real problems and we need to learn lessons.

"In particular, I want to see clearing pavements in residential areas given much greater priority, so that pensioners and other pedestrians are not trapped in their homes and can walk safely.

"I believe that an inquiry by the Scottish parliament's transport committee would be the best way to consider the issues of long-term planning and the resources that are necessary to keep Scotland moving."

The skier featured on our blog yesterday has been revealed as Gareth Trayner, head coach of the British Children's Ski Team. Read what he had to say about skiing in Edinburgh on the STV News website.

A competition to build the most imaginative snowman is taking place at the Pavilion Cafe in the Meadows on Sunday in aid of Shelter Scotland. Read more on their Facebook page.

Making Edinburgh buzz today:

Michelin-starred chefs are among those showcasing festive food in the Edinburgh Foodies Festival this weekend. It's on at the Assembly Rooms from today until Sunday. Click here to find out more.

The dates for a series of 12 social media surgeries between January and April have been confirmed. They involve expert volunteers giving free advice about the internet to anybody who wants it. There are full details on the Greener Leith blog.

The Drum claims Apple is closer to announcing a new store will open in Princes Street.

Do you have a favourite book to read in bed? Michael Romer, owner of wine merchants Peter Green and Co of Marchmont, wrote about his favourite bedside books for the Scottish Poetry Library.

Releasing an album in December gives every artist a good chance of getting in the top records of the year lists. Former Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle's new album gets a hugely enthusiastic review from Song, By Toad's Matthew Young. If it's the album of the year, then Matthew's has to be one of the reviews of the year. Read it, and hear some of the songs, here.

Picked up your copy of the Broughton Spurtle yet? It's worth seeking one out, as their blog is going to be down for a wee bit today while technical adjustments are made. They can still be contacted on Twitter @thespurtle.

How did the new Hyde Out bar in Edinburgh Quay get a two-page spread in the Evening News? Read the backstory from their Holyrood PR team here.